Contact
65 E 100 N St, Gunnison, UT 84634
Ph: 435- 528-2222
Hours
Monday- Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
OUR SERVICES
At Gunnison Valley Surgery, we are committed to providing comprehensive and high-quality surgical care right here in Sanpete County. Dr. Allen and his team offers a wide range of general surgical services tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Below is an overview of the key surgical procedures and services we offer.
SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Abdomen –
Description: The list of abdominal surgeries is extensive. It can include surgery on the stomach, appendix, hernia, gallbladder, colon, liver, small bowel and more. If it involves surgical removal, repair, or diagnostic of an area in the abdomen, then we can do it.
Benefits: Alleviates discomfort, prevents complications, and restores normal activity levels.
Methods: The surgery methods can vary depending on which surgery is being performed. Open surgery, minimally invasive surgery.
*An explanation of all of the methods is listed below
Breast –
Description: Surgical procedures for breast conditions, including biopsies, lumpectomies, mastectomies, incision and drainage.
Benefits: Accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
Methods: Open Surgery and breast conserving.*
Colorectal/Anus –
Description: This includes surgeries that involve the colon, rectal, and anus. Common surgeries include, colectomy, hemorrhoidectomy, pilonidal cyst excision, drainage of anal abscesses, anal fissure, and more.
Benefits: Each of these procedures is designed to address specific conditions affecting the anal region, improving patient comfort and health.
Methods: Minimally invasive surgery.
Skin and Soft Tissues -
Description: There are several conditions that can require surgery of skin and soft
tissue. The most common are skin cancer, cyst excision, wound care, and draining of
abscesses.
Benefits: These procedures are typically minimally procedures and are outpatient
procedures, meaning the patient will go home the same day. This can prevent/diagnose
cancer, eliminate infection and elevate discomfort.
Methods: Minor Surgeries.
Endoscopy
Description: Surgeries involving an EGD (upper GI endoscope) such as diagnosing and treating prepylory (a condition for acid reflux) or a hiatal hernia. A colonoscopy is performed using an endoscope to screen for cancer.
Benefits: Treating and diagnosis of problems pertaining to upper GI or colon.
Methods: Endoscopy.*
Vascular Access
Description: Vascular access for chemotherapeutic options. Available for mediport/infusaport catheter placement, or for a leg amputation.
Benefits: To help deliver medicine when blood vessels are damaged. For an amputation to stop blood vessel disease, cancer, infection, excessive tissue damage, dysfunction, pain, etc.
Methods: Open surgery or minimally invasive surgery. *
METHODS
There are a variety of methods used in general surgery that can be categorized depending on the surgical approach and tools used. The main types of methods used include:
Open Surgery –
Open surgery is the traditional form of surgery where a large incision is made to access the area of interest. This method provides direct visualization and access to the organs or tissues being treated.
Minimally Invasive Surgery –
MIS involves smaller incisions and the use of specialized instruments and techniques to perform surgery with less trauma to the body. This category includes several specific methods. At Gunnison Valley Hospital we perform laparoscopic surgery. This means that several small incisions are made, and a laparoscope (a thin tube with a camera) is inserted to guide the surgery.
Endoscopy Surgery –
Endoscopy surgery involves the use of an endoscope (a flexible tube with a camera) inserted through natural body openings or small incisions to diagnose or treat conditions.
